Rick and Morty
Interdimensional grandpa nihilism — pickles, fan theories, and sauce riots.
Adult Swim’s defining 2010s intellectual property; sci-fi comedy as meme industrial complex.
Why it matters
Episode guide
91 episodes across 9 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Drunk genius scientist Rick drags anxious grandson Morty across multiverses of cosmic jokes and trauma — sci-fi comedy as nihilism engine. Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon's Adult Swim series made catchphrases, fan theories, and Szechuan sauce into industrial-scale meme culture. Episodes can be pure adventure or pure emotional sabotage. Continuity is a toy and a weapon. It is Adult Swim's defining 2010s intellectual property.
Network & studio
- Adult Swim — cable network
- Williams Street — production studio
Why watch now
For formal sci-fi ambition inside cartoon chaos when you can stomach the meanness. Peak episodes are structurally dazzling.
Cultural impact
Rick and Morty dominated meme culture and raised Adult Swim's global profile. It made multiverse jokes mainstream before every franchise did. Fandom extremes became part of the show's public story.
Gossip hook. Szechuan Sauce frenzy, creator controversies, and season-gap rage.
Creators
Justin Roiland · Dan Harmon
Key cast
- Justin Roiland as Rick Sanchez / Morty Smith (early)
- Chris Parnell as Jerry Smith
- Spencer Grammer as Summer Smith
- Sarah Chalke as Beth Smith
Flash facts
- Created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon; Adult Swim premiere December 2, 2013.
- Multiple seasons across the 2010s and 2020s with notable production gaps.
- Voice cast originally featured Roiland as both Rick and Morty; later recast after his exit.
- Known for dense sci-fi premises, dark humor, and passionate online fandom.
- Inspired a wave of multiverse/portal comedy references across pop culture.
FAQ
Who created Rick and Morty?
Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon.
What channel airs it?
Adult Swim.
What is the basic premise?
A brilliant, destructive scientist takes his grandson on dangerous interdimensional adventures.
Why are there long waits between seasons?
Production complexity and schedule issues led to notable gaps between some seasons.
Official & further reading
- Hulu — Rick and Morty
- Netflix — Rick and Morty
- Adult Swim home
- Wikipedia
- IMDb search
- TMDB search
- YouTube — trailers & clips
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